Looksee

Add borders or shaders to your webpage on the fly. No need to write debug markup to fix layout components.
What is Looksee?
Looksee is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly add borders or shaders to any element on your webpage. It uses jQuery's selector library to easily traverse the DOM and works with your local server. Looksee is built to not affect your layout, but if it does, please contact the developer via the provided support link.

Extension stats

Users: 576 ▲ 6
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.5.5 (Last updated: 2021-11-11)
Creation date: 2018-01-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • *://localhost/*
Size: 46.60K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension provides quick borders or shaders to any element on the page. The text field uses jQuery's anything selector or "sizzle selector library" to easily traverse the dom. Works with your local server. Looksee is built to not affect your layout in anyway. If it does please contact me via the support link below.

Examples:

  • Typing div into the input field will add a border to every div on the active tab
  • Typing * will add border to everything in the html document
  • Typing p, h3, div > span will add a border to all p tags, h3 tags, and spans inside of divs

Support:

I would like to make this extension great so please let me know if you find a bug by heading over to the github page https://github.com/Blumed/looksee/issues

  • After the first time you install this extension be sure to reload the desired page first, or just open up a new page and go to town *

User reviews

This extension helped me focus on particular part of an page, love it.
by Daniel Lee, 2018-12-11

I was just about to build my own Chrome extension since I use this feature (albeit with box-shadow insets instead of outlines) for layouts ALL the time. Thought I'd check the web store first though, and sure enough, another like-minded individual has already stepped up to the plate. Bonus points for the shading and hovering features. Well done Cullan!
by Brad Hover, 2016-09-10

A nice way to visualize how nested your elements are!
by Grant Chandler, 2016-07-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Looksee requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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